TBLU Distribution History & Yield
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Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 26, 2026 (in 108 days) | Jan 9, 2027 | $0.505 | $50.50 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 292 days) | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.505 | $50.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from TBLU's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.01 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 23 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much TBLU do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,189 | $60,250 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,941 | $301,248 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 11,882 | $602,495 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.99%. $10,000 in TBLU would currently pay about $199 a year ($17 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
TBLU distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.505 | +24.7% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $1.274 Special | — |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.405 | +25.4% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $0.323 | +6.2% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.304 | +14.7% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | — | $0.265 | -29.1% |
| Jun 21, 2023 | — | $0.374 | +2.2% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | — | $0.366 | +53.8% |
| Jun 22, 2022 | — | $0.238 | -54.1% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | — | $0.518 | +94.0% |
| Jun 23, 2021 | — | $0.267 | +19.2% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | — | $0.224 | -34.3% |
| Jun 24, 2020 | — | $0.341 | +186.6% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | — | $0.119 | -69.8% |
| Jun 26, 2019 | — | $0.394 | +910.3% |
| Mar 20, 2019 | — | $0.039 | -58.9% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | — | $0.095 | -6.9% |
| Sep 26, 2018 | — | $0.102 | +7.4% |
| Jun 20, 2018 | — | $0.095 | +75.9% |
| Mar 21, 2018 | — | $0.054 | -77.9% |
| Dec 28, 2017 | — | $0.244 | +388.0% |
| Sep 20, 2017 | — | $0.05 | -50.0% |
| Jun 20, 2017 | — | $0.10 | — |
Payout risk check
TBLU's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 73/100).
Its share price moved -6.2% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Tortoise Global Water Fund
The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in the types of securities suggested by its name (i.e., Water Companies). The index is a proprietary rules-based, modified market capitalization weighted, float adjusted index designed to track the overall performance of equity securities of global Water Companies listed on developed country exchanges. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: Tortoise Capital Advisors, LLC. Category: Natural Resources. First distribution on our records: Jun 20, 2017. 23 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
TBLU distribution FAQ
When is TBLU's next ex-distribution date?
TBLU's next ex-distribution date is Dec 26, 2026 (in 108 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.505 per share, expected on Jan 9, 2027.
How often does TBLU pay distributions?
TBLU pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.505 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.
What is TBLU's distribution yield?
TBLU's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.00%, based on $0.505 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $50.71. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.01 per share, is 1.99%.
How much does TBLU pay per share?
TBLU pays about $0.505 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $1.01 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $101.00 a year.
Has TBLU grown or cut its distribution?
TBLU has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 0.6% a year (-30.6% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of TBLU do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.99%, you would need about 1,189 shares of TBLU (roughly $60,250 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive twice a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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